1 An army officer accused the ELN, Colombia's second largest guerrilla force, of using the children as "human shields" after two of their fighters were killed in a battle earlier in the day.

2 Farc and ELN guerrillas do not appear to be targeting foreigners for kidnapping but step on one of the mines they lay and it does not matter what nationality you are.

3 Implementation of a commercial ELN is not exempt from such challenges, and working with a third party supplier offers both advantages and additional challenges.

4 At a meeting of the Organization of American States in Washington, Colombia presented videos, maps and photos to prove that Farc and ELN rebels have bases in Venezuela.

5 indeed, they have sought alliances of convenience with the FARC and the ELN.

6 The army said troops captured a camp belonging to the ELN - the smaller of Colombia's two guerrilla groups.